U.S. Secret Service officers swiftly reacted to gunfire reports near Lafayette Park early Sunday, prompting heightened security measures close to the White House. Fortunately, no injuries were recorded, and law enforcement did not immediately locate any suspects.
The Secret Service detailed that they received alerts of shots fired in the vicinity of Lafayette Park, situated just north of the White House, leading to a thorough search of the area. Despite extensive efforts, no suspect was found, and there have been no reports of injuries resulting from the incident.
Anthony Guglielmi, the Chief of Communications for the Secret Service, disclosed ongoing investigations into the overnight gunfire near Lafayette Park in collaboration with the DC Police Department and the U.S. Park Police. Individuals possessing relevant information are encouraged to reach out to the DC Police for assistance.
Authorities disclosed that the Secret Service Uniformed Division, in partnership with the Metropolitan Police Department and the U.S. Park Police, is actively pursuing a potential vehicle and a person of interest linked to the incident. The investigation is currently ongoing, with law enforcement agencies intensifying efforts to gather more information.
Reports initially indicated that the event transpired around 1 a.m., prompting the swift deployment of multiple law enforcement agencies to secure the area north of the White House. While authorities are actively searching for a person of interest following the gunfire near the White House, operations within the White House premises have remained unaffected.
Several roads in the vicinity were temporarily closed as a precautionary measure, including portions of H Street NW, I Street NW, and 16th Street NW, as officers maintained a secure perimeter around Lafayette Park. Witnesses and journalists observed a significant police presence in the area, with officers conducting thorough investigations and appealing for any available information or video footage related to the incident.
